Graduate Accountant

Cochrane's Transport; Gillman; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.5% Superannuation

Mentoring from Finance Team

Exposure to a broad range of finance活动

Job summary

Cochrane's Transport in Gillman, SA, is seeking a Graduate Accountant to join our Finance Team. The role focuses on accounts payable and broader commercial finance support in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

You will develop skills across reconciliations, cashflow management, financial reporting and compliance while contributing to ongoing process improvements. Ideal for a recent graduate or final-year student with a proactive, analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Recently completed, or currently completing, studies in Accounting or Commerce.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in work output.
• Comfort with MS Office and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable, approvals, payment runs and supplier reconciliations.
• Maintaining supplier records and master data for accurate reporting.
• Assisting with banking activities, cashflow reporting and reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end reporting, accruals, and finance compliance activities.
• Performing regular reconciliations to ensure ledger accuracy.
• Liaising with stakeholders to resolve queries and provide financial information.
• Assisting with procurement administration and supplier onboarding.
• Contributing to process improvements within the finance function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Commerce (or near completion)

Tools

MS Excel

MYOB

Xero

Job description

About Us:

Proudly independent and family-owned, Cochrane's Transport is SA's leading express parcel and transport service provider.

We are proud to be one of South Australia's Top 100 Companies, operating a fleet of 250 vehicles and generating annual turnover of more than $80 million. With a dedicated team of over 300 employees, our headquarters in Gillman and regional depots across South Australia enable us to provide next-day express freight services throughout metropolitan and regional areas, as well as to Broken Hill and Mildura.

About the Role:

As we continue to develop our Finance Team, we are excited to offer an opportunity for a Graduate Accountant to join our Gillman Head Office.

This role is ideally suited to a recent graduate, or someone in the final stages of their accounting studies, who is looking to build practical commercial finance experience in a supportive and fast-paced business environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the Accounts Payable function while developing your skills across reconciliations, cashflow management, procurement administration, financial reporting and finance compliance activities.

This opportunity is perfect for someone who is curious, analytical and motivated to learn. We are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in their work and is eager to develop a long-term career in finance and accounting

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing supplier invoices, approvals, payment runs and supplier reconciliations using the AP automation platform
• Maintaining supplier records and master data to support accurate processing, coding and reporting
• Assisting with banking activities, cashbook management and cashflow reporting
• Supporting month-end reporting, accrual processes and finance compliance activities
• Performing regular reconciliations to ensure accuracy of the financial ledgers
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to resolve queries and provide financial information
• Assisting with procurement administration, supplier onboarding and contract registers
• Contributing to process improvements that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function

About You:

• Recently completed, or currently completing, studies in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of pride in work output
• Confident using Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, and comfortable learning new systems
• Positive and proactive attitude with an inquisitive outlook and a willingness to learn
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-focused approach
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while contributing as part of a team
• Previous office-based experience, administration experience or exposure to business systems will be highly regarded but is not essential

What We Offer:

• Exposure to a broad range of finance activities and opportunity to
• Practical experience in a large South Australian business
• Mentoring and support from an experienced Finance Team
• 13.5% Superannuation

If you're keen to know more, please reach out to us at – [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities - diversity and inclusion are central to how we work and grow together as one team